Monthly Archives: July 2016

For several years, I’ve performed what some might consider an unusual daily ritual. At a pre-arranged time, I get a phone call from a person who I have hired solely for the purpose of listening to me report my scores … Continue reading →

By Geoff Smart and Marshall Goldsmith Marshall: I see nearly everybody struggle with this. Whether you are a janitor or a billionaire, you want a happy life. But no matter how wealthy you are, you are likely looking for happiness in the wrong … Continue reading →

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Every company and leader wants the answer to this “Now what?” question. Engaged employees translate into a productive and successful organization, which is the goal of most every leader and organization I know. And, engagement also translates into a great … Continue reading →

By Geoff Smart and Marshall Goldsmith What’s the #1 mistake in business? Marshall: How do you define “#1 mistake?” Geoff: Let’s define it as a mistake that is most common, most damaging, and most preventable. M: I believe the #1 mistake in business … Continue reading →

We rarely get credit for not messing up a good thing. A number of years ago, a politician put it this way, “The most thankless decision I make is the one that prevents something bad from happening, because I can … Continue reading →

By Geoff Smart and Marshall Goldsmith What’s the #1 key to success? Geoff: Marshall! Let’s start by saying what we think isn’t the #1 key to success. This should raise some eyebrows. There are so may people with an opinion on this … Continue reading →

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When it comes to changing our behavior, there are two options that people usually try. The first is attempting a new behavior (like running Saturday mornings, or calling our parents on Thursday afternoons). The second option most people try is … Continue reading →